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Domino Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you like to play Dominoes? The Library is hosting a domino group the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 1pm until 3 pm. All skill levels are welcome. We will provide dominoes, but you are welcome to bring your favorite set.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

We provide the Legos, you do the building. This is an open opportunity to get creative and build. Please Do Not bring your own Legos.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Role-Playing Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Role-playing games are just group storytelling using imagination, but with rules & dice to determine your luck & success in the moment, and a person acting as referee for rules decisions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join the Library for a special Holiday Concert on Monday December 1st at 6:30 pm. Performances will be hosted by Strings Unlimited of Red Oak and the Bethesda Recorders.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board *T.A.B*

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is a meeting with Teens to participate on an advisory board.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Glowforge Laser Workshop - Holiday Project Help

3:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Register
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of laser engraving with our Glowforge Workshop!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Gingerbread Houses

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will have all the supplies to make your very open gingerbread house. We will use graham crackers as the house form and all the candy options on hand. 

Bring the whole family for this early out activity and lets get creative!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

eGaming Club - esports for everyone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

eGaming Club is for anyone with an interest in videogames. Hang out with others and share/stream what you’re currently playing, discuss video games and play games. Competitive gaming opportunities through tournaments may be offered as well.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Purpose of Meeting

Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rhythm & Pep: The Vaudeville Career of Clarinda's Pearson Brothers

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Book Club, Performance
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Performance
Event Details:

Two Clarinda, Iowa, boys, Earl and Carl Pearson, left their father's coal mining operation in 1915 to strike out on their own and start a vaudeville act.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Technology Help with Andrew

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You can come in any time during the hour, to help find information related to specific problems you have encountered when working with computers, smartphones ereaders, apps, Microsoft Office, surfing the Web, and using the library databases

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Intro to 3D Printing

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class, Workshop
Register
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an exciting program where you'll learn the basics of 3D printing, watch a live demonstration of our new 3D printer, and even get hands-on experience designi

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Author visit Story Time with Kristen Smith

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Kristen Smith grew up on a cattle and crop farm in Southwest Iowa.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Display dates: December 15, 2025 - January 24, 2026 " explores the story of citizen action taken against an environmental danger.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Role-Playing Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Role-playing games are just group storytelling using imagination, but with rules & dice to determine your luck & success in the moment, and a person acting as referee for rules decisions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Melinda Norton Author Talk & Book Signing

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Book Club, Performance
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Performance
Event Details:

Join Clarinda resident Melinda Norton for an inspiring evening as she shares insights from her newly released book "Godly Womanhood in the Modern World" a study on Proverbs 31, exploring biblical womanhood through personal stories, historical cont

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mah Jongg Friends

12:15pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn MAH JONGG, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages. Mah Jongg is a fun, social, and mentally stimulating tile game played with four players. Players create strategy and build hands.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Painting Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Watercolor Painting Club, let’s paint with watercolors together!

Please bring your own supplies, but we also have some available to borrow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tots

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A social gathering time for caregivers and their children age 3 and under. A story, rhyme, and other activity may be included.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

League of Human Dignity Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The League of Human Dignity offers various programs and services, such as independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy, information and referral services, and accessibility assessments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Help

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library has a Glowforge Laser Cutter/etcher  equipment. You may register to learn more about these technologies or get help designing and creating with our library volunteer and library staff.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Meeting
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees govern the operation of the Lied Public Library. Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Clarinda City Council. For more information, see the City Ordinance or Board Bylaws.